Ward Central Elementary School

About Ward Central Elementary School

Ward Central Elementary School is a vibrant and diverse learning environment located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse city. We are a K-5 school with a focus on academic excellence and building strong relationships between our students and staff. Our teachers are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and providing them with the tools they need to be successful in the future.
At Ward Central, we believe that all students can learn and achieve success. We work hard to create a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters creativity and critical thinking. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of all our students, including after-school activities, a robust arts program, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
We also have a strong commitment to community involvement and engagement. We work closely with our families and the community to ensure that our students are receiving the best education possible. We strive to create a sense of belonging and connectedness in our school and in our community.
At Ward Central, we are proud of our commitment to excellence and our dedication to helping our students reach their full potential. We are confident that our students will be well-prepared for their future.

Address:	1570 Wilson Loop Ward, AR 72176
Phone:	(501) 843-9601
Site:	www.cabotschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 4
Enrollment:	491 students

Overview Ward Central Elementary School

Ward Central Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Ward Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Ward Central Elementary School

Ward Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ward Central Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.